Interstate PMP Data Sharing through NABP PMP InterConnect Is Now a Reality

Topics: Prescription monitoring program

Two PMPs Already Using National System for Tracking Drug Abuse & Diversion

NABP is pleased to announce that the NABP PMP InterConnect™ is now fully operational, providing state prescription monitoring program (PMP) users with an advanced tool for reducing prescription drug abuse and doctor shopping. NABP’s PMP InterConnect is the first and only successful system that facilitates the sharing of data between state PMPs, a key element for early detection, intervention, and prevention of substance abuse and diversion of controlled substances.

Seamlessly integrated, the PMP InterConnect enables authorized users to request data from other states as easily as if they are requesting it from their own state’s program. This interoperability addresses what was identified as one of the major impediments to the effectiveness of these programs: the inability to connect and share information between PMPs.

The PMPs in Ohio and Indiana have already begun deploying PMP InterConnect to select groups of users, who are now able to securely exchange prescription data between the two participating states. These programs are rolling out access within their states gradually as they fine tune their internal operations for the expected increase in usage of the systems as a result of these new capabilities, but soon all authorized users in those states will have the ability to request prescription data from the participating programs.

More information about the NABP PMP InterConnect is available in an NABP news release.